Question: I have been acting in the Colorado
area for many years, and am thinking about finally biting the bullet and
moving to LA. What is the first, and most important thing I should do when
I get there? --Joshywa

Answer:

Excellent question Josh!

It is assumed that you have financial security and a place for you to
live all planned out so I am answering your question regarding the acting.
If you don't I'd suggest nothing less than $10,000 dollars. In relation
to acting, the answer is "scouting". Take it easy for the first couple of
months and "scout" the town. Get to know the studio and casting offices
locations. You can see you'll need some extra money to do all this. Constantly
scrambling around trying to find the building you're auditioning in, and
beating the clock along the way will make you crazy. It is much better to
know exactly where you're going so you can get there with easily, accommodate
traffic if you need to, as well as getting there on time.